The ‘Fire Ritual’ in Buddhist Uyghurs: Homa (in the Evidence of Tantric Turkish Buddhism Texts)

Homa, a fire ritual of Vedic origin, is popular religious practice adapted from Hinduism to Esoteric Buddhism. seen in meditation and yoga practices Tibetan Buddhism, that aims reach wisdom enlightenment, which represented Buddhist Tantras particular, Agni, the god fire. The homa also known as performance involves building at an altar burning offerings over it. Predominantly homa, visualized with maṇḍala, takes place under guidance masters teaching called Guru or Ācārya. In thrown into symbolically mean removing spiritual barriers. usually has functions such protection, prolonging life, destroying evil beings, purification renewal. This all regions Central Asia, not just Indian region. this respect, present study deals narratives among Uyghurs, who adopted Buddhism Old Turkish life. practice, term hom(a) ~ hoom Uyghur, written materials, especially where ritual-based are abundant.